Möbius Scarf

A möbius scarf is a continuous loop with a half-twist. That
half twist makes it fit around the neck very nicely. I got the idea
from a basic description for a knitted möbius scarf I found on
the web.

Materials:

Approximately 7 to 8 oz. worsted weight yarn. I used Dawn
Sayelle.

Size I crochet hook (if you use a heavier yarn like Red Heart
Super Saver or Caron's Perfect Match, I suggest a larger hook)

Basic instructions:

Choose a reversible pattern stitch (i.e., one that looks the
same from both sides). I used a moss stitch (work a single crochet
and double crochet in the same stitch, skip next stitch).

The number of stitches in your foundation chain depends on your
yarn, hook size and personal choice. Crochet your chain, drape it
around your neck and hold the two ends together. Decide if it is
too short, too long, or just right and adjust the number of
stitches accordingly.

I crocheted a foundation chain of 180 stitches and worked a moss
stitch in every other chain across.

Then I went back to the beginning of the first row and worked a
moss stitch in the back of the skipped chains. You now have a
circle. Slip stitch in the first stitch to close the möbius
loop.

Row 1

AMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMF

'F' is the first stitch

--------------------------

'B' stitch is after 'A' and is next to 'A'.

Row 2

LWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWB

After stitch 'L', slip stitch into 'F'

Now you have a twisted circle that appears to be 2 rows, but you
have a continuous edge from the first stitch ('F') to the last
stitch ('L'). You have just completed the first round.

Chain 1 (or number of chains for first stitch of your pattern
stitch) and work next round.

The scarf is worked in rounds. Because of the half twist, one
round results in stitches worked on both sides of the beginning
chain. I found that I needed to reverse direction on each round to
keep the scarf from curling. Keep working in rounds until the scarf
is the width you like.

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